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In This Issue - #231 May 2018

  1. Summary of Recent Changes to Workplace Laws in BC
  2. TN Visa – Facilitating Labour Mobility Between Canada, Mexico and the United States
  3. Dealing with Family Property – Do not Delay!
  4. “Intermeddling” in an Estate – Can An Executor Walk Away?
  5. When a Child is Hurt at School: Is it Just an Accident or is Someone Liable?
  6. Children and the Standard of Care: Can you Sue Children for Negligence?
  7. Commercial Leasing: Landlord Not entitled to 6 Months’ Future Rent on Termination for Default
  8. New Changes Proposed for Canada’s Divorce Act
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1. Summary of Recent Changes to Workplace Laws in BC

by Colin Edstrom

British Columbia has had a new provincial government since July 2017. Over the past 10 months, the John Horgan government has revised or sought to revise various workplace laws. ...

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Colin Edstrom
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2. TN Visa – Facilitating Labour Mobility Between Canada, Mexico and the United States

by Bryan Fitzpatrick

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into force January 1, 1994 and was the follow-up agreement to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA). ...

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Bryan Fitzpatrick
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3. Dealing with Family Property – Do not Delay!

by Brent Coyne

For many spouses, in addition to the emotional turmoil that results from a martial breakdown, dealing with matters of family property and debt often adds another measure of tension to an already stressful situation. ...

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Brent Coyne
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4. “Intermeddling” in an Estate – Can An Executor Walk Away?

by Vanessa DeDominicis

The job of Executor is an onerous one. You cannot be forced to take on the job when you are named Executor. ...

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Vanessa DeDominicis
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5. When a Child is Hurt at School: Is it Just an Accident or is Someone Liable?

by Pushor Mitchell LLP

For better or for worse, injuries are a part of childhood and the process by which children learn to explore the world around them. ...

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6. Children and the Standard of Care: Can you Sue Children for Negligence?

by Pushor Mitchell LLP

While the law often concerns itself with compensating children who are injured as a result of negligence, it sometimes also has to grapple with whether a child can be held responsible for the injuries or loss suffered by others. ...

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7. Commercial Leasing: Landlord Not entitled to 6 Months’ Future Rent on Termination for Default

by Andrea East

The BC Courts recently had the opportunity to consider the enforceability of a lease clause requiring a tenant to pay 6 months’ future rent on termination for breach of lease. ...

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Andrea East
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8. New Changes Proposed for Canada’s Divorce Act

by Leneigh Bosdet

Bill C-78 was recently introduced into the house of commons proposing some revisions to the federal Divorce Act legislation which has been in place more than 30 years. ...

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Leneigh Bosdet
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